Won Hee-ryong, 180,000 Visitors for Jeju Trip During Golden Holiday... "Will Hold Accountable Anyone Hiding COVID-19 Symptoms"
Jeon Hee-ryong, Governor of Jeju Province, to Appear on YTN Radio's 'Lee Dong-hyung's News Face-off' on the 29th
"Please Wear Masks Even at Tourist Sites"
[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] As about 180,000 tourists are expected to flock to Jeju Island during the golden holiday starting from the 30th, Jeju Governor Won Hee-ryong emphasized that he will prepare for the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) with a thorough quarantine system.
Governor Won appeared on YTN Radio's 'Lee Dong-hyung's News Face-off' on the 29th and said, "Even 180,000 is half the number of tourists from last year. Compared to Jeju's original capacity, it is not excessive, but given the timing, while we should welcome it for the economy, we are in a difficult position, worried that COVID might come in, crying looking this way and that."
He added, "Since people want to come to Jeju, we have no way to stop them. So, we are asking those who might cause even a little inconvenience to others not to come first, and we plan to conduct a single-line fever check starting from the airport," and said, "We have lowered the threshold temperature by 0.2 degrees to 37.3 degrees Celsius, and if someone reaches that, professional staff will conduct a detailed check and provide thorough guidance on quarantine."
He explained, "Everyone wears masks at the airport, but when visiting tourist spots, people feel free and excited, so many take them off," and added, "Therefore, especially during this holiday period, we are requesting cooperation from business operators to ensure masks are worn when entering tourist sites or businesses."
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Regarding tourists who hide COVID-19 symptoms and visit Jeju, Governor Won said, "Since they cause illegal damage, we will pursue civil lawsuits to the end," and emphasized, "Specifically, if someone violates the cooperation measures issued under the governor's name at the airport, there is a possibility of criminal liability for violating administrative measures."
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